Electrical Fitter (Travel Train)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Initial 4 month fixed term contract, full-time, starting in July 2025
• Potential to extend or gain another internal opportunity
• Great opportunity to gain rollingstock experience
• Based at Bowen Hills
• Work with an industry leader
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
   

Your opportunity 

As we continue to grow, we're creating multiple exciting opportunities for electrical fitters to expand their careers into rollingstock and join our dedicated Travel Train team.

You’ll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical components throughout our travel rollingstock fleet. This hands-on role is key to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation and tourism services across our regional operations and offers the chance to be an integral part of our day-to-day success, for a Tomorrow that Counts.

Our fleet includes: Spirit of Queensland, Spirit of the Outback, Westlander and the fastest train in Australia, our Tilt Train.

Please see position description for further details

Hours and Salary

• 16 week rotating roster – please see attached
• $43.80 / hour
• Plus afternoon and night shifts allowances
• Plus penalty rates for weekends

What You’ll Bring

• Electrical Fitter and Mech Licence
• PLC and relay logic control systems
• Alternator/generator systems advantageous
• Proven fault finding experience
• Strong focus on safety

We welcome a variety of industry backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Rollingstock
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Defence
• Mining

Benefits that Count

• A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.
• Work life balance - time to enjoy the things that matter to you.
• Further expand your career with an industry leader.
• Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday the 15th of June 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve. We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Liam McKeown via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry via liam.mckeown@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.